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BLUE DEVILS QUIET BULLDOGS, LISBON TOPS EAST PALESTINE

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EAST PALESTINE, OH – On a night that saw two teams jockeying for a better position in the EOAC standings, it was the Lisbon Blue Devils that emerged victorious in the first of the two match ups this season between these two squads.

The two squads battled almost evenly through the first part of the first quarter until the Blue Devils caught fire from deep, connecting on three straight threes as the quarter wrapped up which put the score at 19-9 in favor of Lisbon. The second quarter saw Lisbon begin to stretch their legs a little bit more as they took a 33-17 lead into the intermission. As the second half progressed, the Blue Devils kept steady as the Bulldogs tried to scrap their way back into the game but as the final buzzer sounded, the Blue Devils were just too far ahead, winning 67-42.

The Blue Devils were led by Blayne Brownfield, who tallied another double double, with 25 points and 12 rebounds, while Ryan McCullough added 15 points and 7 assists. Kaden Crawford also chipped in with 8 points and 7 rebounds.

East Palestine was led by Johnathan Bertovich with 22 points and Brandon Turcola with 8 points.

Lisbon (5-7) will put their three game winning streak to the test on Tuesday night as they will travel to Columbiana to take on the Clippers as part of a boy/girl, varsity only, double header.

East Palestine (2-7) is back in action on Tuesday, January 14th, as they will play host to the Lions of Heartland Christian.

WHEN IN ROHM; DEVILS ERASE LIONS

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LISBON, OH – Redemption was on the mind Tuesday night in Lisbon, as the Blue Devils welcomed the Lions of Heartland Christian to town. Earlier this season, the Lions upset Lisbon 53-50, since then the Blue Devils have wanted to play the rematch and avenge that loss.

The game started off slow for both teams as the score was deadlocked at zero for almost half of the first quarter, ultimately siding with Lisbon at the quarter break, 8-7. In the second quarter, the Lions offense started clicking as they took a 25-18 lead into the locker room. Lisbon however was not thrown off by that little outburst as they exploded out of the half to tie the game back up at 34 going into the fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter the Lisbon offense continued rolling, as Gaige Rohm came off the bench and put up 12 points in the quarter. That spark pushed Lisbon ahead en route to an exciting 53-50 victory.

Gaige Rohm was the high point man for Lisbon with 15 points off the bench, while Ryan McCullough chipped in 13 points, as well as, 7 assists. Blayne Brownfield also capped off a solid night scoring 8 points and adding 7 rebounds.

Heartland Christian was led by the solid trio of Steven Baker with 13 points, Ronnie Matthews with 13 points, and Cade Roth with 11 points.

Lisbon (4-7) will look to keep the winning streak alive as they will travel to East Palestine to take on the Bulldogs on Friday night.

DEVILS REGAIN FOCUS IN 2020; UPSET WELLSVILLE

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LISBON, OH- If you’re a fan of motivational coaches, you don’t have to look very far to find one in Lisbon.  Chris Huckshold is renowned for firing up his team, and in turn, his team fires off victories that raise eyebrows county-wide.

Friday was no different.

The Blue Devils have had struggles in the early going after losing their all-time leading scorer Justin Sweeney to graduation.  However, if you ask any of the current players, they don’t buy into that excuse anymore, and on Friday a true TEAM victory propelled Lisbon back into the EOAC spotlight after a convincing 60-34 victory over rival Wellsville.

Ryan “Peanut” McCullough played inspired with 22 points and four assists, while the big man, Blayne Brownfield chipped in 14 points.  Adam Spencer cleaned the glass all night on his way to 11 boards.  Michael Davis had 6 rebounds, while Joey Fisher had 4 helpers and 4 steals for the Devils.

For Wellsville, Justin Wright had 10 points.

Wellsville (2-4) will return to action today on the road in Oak Glen, while Lisbon (3-7) will host Heartland Christian on Tuesday.

PEANUT LEADS THE WAY

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When you think of what you want in a basketball player, consistency and a leader usually come to mind. Junior, Ryan “Peanut” McCullough, is one of those players for the Lisbon Blue Devils, as he has not missed a single game in his three years as a player. Not only is Ryan a consistent player, but he is also the fuel that makes the Lisbon boys basketball team run. The confidence he has built up over the past two seasons is what makes him a true leader this year for the Blue Devils as he was named one of the team captains for the first time in his high school career. When asked what makes Peanut the player he is, his response is simply “the team around me.” Peanut is always the first person to give credit to his surrounding cast and build his teammates up before he takes the credit for himself. His playing style is identical to that as well, as he is one to get everyone involved on and off the floor as a leader and great teammate.

D.J. Yokley took some time to catch up with the junior guard this morning as they talked about his goals, what his personal multi-sport success can do on the basketball court as well as the football field, his plans for after high school, and much much more. Learn all about the man they call “Peanut” in this player profile with Lisbon Blue Devils star, Ryan McCullough!

LISBON BLUE DEVILS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 1) WITH CHRIS HUCKSHOLD

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After starting off the 2019-2020 boys basketball season with a tough non-conference schedule, Coach Chris Huckshold and the Lisbon Blue Devils look to turn the corner as the “meat” of the EOAC conference play begins this Friday. The Blue Devils will play host to the Wellsville Tigers on January 3rd, as they look to improve to 3-1 on the year in the conference and 3-7 overall.

YSN’s own, D.J. Yokley, caught up with Coach Huck this week to discuss the season so far but also what he is planning on doing the rest of the season as the conference is still up for grabs to any team.

Lisbon boys basketball Coach’s Corner with head coach, Chris Huckshold, is LIVE!

 

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HORNETS STING BLUE DEVILS; LISBON FALLS AT MALVERN

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MALVERN, OH – On a night that saw the Lisbon boys basketball team travel to Malvern looking to for an upset victory, it was the Hornets that controlled the game from start to finish, as they would eventually come out with a 74-60 hard fought victory over the Blue Devils.

The Lisbon Blue Devils started off strong leading 16-15 after the first. Malvern however went on a little run to end the quarter which gave them the momentum going forward. The second quarter was all Hornets, as they went on a 20-7 run to lead 35-23 at halftime. The second half however was a story of trading baskets between the two teams as Malvern would lead 48-34 at the end of the third. The fourth quarter was much of the same as both teams scored twenty six points in the quarter. The final score turned out to be a fourteen point win for the Hornets, 74-60.

The Malvern Hornets were led by Johnny Browning with 28 points on 12/18 shooting, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists.

The Lisbon Blue Devils were led by Ryan McCullough with 24 points, going 10/12 from the free throw line, along with 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Kaden Crawford also chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds off the bench.

Lisbon returns home on Friday, January 3rd, as they welcome the Wellsville Tigers to town.

LISBON NAMES NEW GRIDIRON LEADER

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LISBON, OH- The Lisbon Blue Devils will have a new face to the team when they take the football field in 2020, but in no way, shape, or form is this his first rodeo.

Matt Altomare will be named the next head football coach upon Lisbon Board approval January 9th says a press release from DAHS Athletic Director, Kyle Bing.

“Matt was the head coach at Leetonia from 2007 to 2014. He was Columbiana County Coach of the Year 2007, Mahoning Valley Coach of the Year 2007 & 2008. Matt has spent the past two seasons as an assistant at Canfield and Salem. We are excited about this opportunity for Coach Altomare to lead our young men on and off the football field.”

The Blue Devils went 1-9 in 2019.

 

EAGLES SOAR PAST BLUE DEVILS

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – Coming into Monday night’s match up, the Valley Christian Eagles and the Lisbon Blue Devils were both in search of a season changing victory. Both teams came into the game coming off a loss so the urgency to take care of business and come out with a win was at an all time high.

The first quarter started off with both teams trading baskets which led to an 11-9 Lisbon lead. The second quarter proved to be much of the same as both teams kept the even pace going, at the half the Blue Devils led by three, 27-24. The second half however saw Valley Christian turn up their defensive pressure and Lisbon went ice cold from beyond the arc. The Eagles went on to outscore the Blue Devils 33-18 in the second half, and pulled out the victory, 57-45.

The Valley Christian Eagles were led by Mark Revere with 20 points on 7/11 shooting, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, as well as, Lohron Brown, who finished the night with 18 points on 7/10 shooting, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.

The Lisbon Blue Devils were led by Ryan McCullough with 14 points on 5/15 shooting. Blayne Brownfield also chipped in a double double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Up next for Lisbon will be a match up with a very talented Malvern Hornets squad on December 30th at Malvern.

BIG RUN LATE SINKS BLUE DEVILS AT SOUTHERN

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SALINEVILLE, OH – The EOAC is a tough conference to win and any chance you get to build momentum, you need to do so. Friday night was one of those key games for both the Lisbon Blue Devils and the Southern Local Indians. At the end of the night, it was the Southern Local Indians that gained some ground on the rest of the EOAC as they won 64-50.

The first quarter started off with a bang as Jayce Sloan connected on two straight threes then his brother, Bradly Sloan hit one as well, helping guide Southern to a 18-10 lead. The second quarter saw the Lisbon Blue Devils storm back and take a one point lead into the break, 29-28. The second half however saw the Indians take control and lead all the way up to until the 4 minute mark in the fourth quarter, when the Blue Devils took a 50-49 lead. At that point, Coach Grimm turned up the pressure again and the Indians closed out the game on a 15-0 run en route to a 64-50 win.

The Southern Indians were led by Cameren Grodhaus who finished the night with 19 points on 4/16 shooting but 10/15 from the free throw line, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists.

The Lisbon Blue Devils were led by Blayne Brownfield with 17 points on 5/11 shooting and 8 rebounds, as well as, Joey Fisher with 9 points on 4/6 shooting.

Up next for Lisbon is another solid road test, as they travel to Youngstown to take on the Valley Christian Eagles on December 23th in a non-conference match up.

BLUE DEVILS DOUSE BEARS

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LISBON, OH – The Leetonia Bears came into Lisbon with revenge on their minds on Friday night, unfortunately, the Blue Devils took care of business and defeated the Bears for the second time this season, 59-51.

The Bears came out firing, taking a 13-8 lead over Lisbon at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter however was the Blue Devils turn to take advantage, as they took the lead going into the half, 28-26. Once the Blue Devils took the lead, the Bears never regained it, only drawing within two points late in the second half, after Ian Davis hit two threes. When it was all said and done, the Lisbon Blue Devils emerged victorious.

The Leetonia Bears were led by Ian Davis who finished the night with 18 points on 5/9 shooting and 4 rebounds, along with Jorden Baker who tallied 9 points and 3 assists.

The Lisbon Blue Devils were led by Blayne Brownfield with 23 points on 8/14 shooting and 8 rebounds, as well as, Ryan McCullough with 12 points on 6/10 shooting and 3 assists.

Up next for Leetonia is another road test, as they travel to Columbiana to take on the Heartland Christian Lions on December 20th. The Lisbon Blue Devils will also hit the road on December 20th, as they will travel down to Salineville to take on the undefeated Indians of Southern Local in an key EOAC battle.